Comments by Grant Butler | The Oregonian/OregonLive - OregonLive.comtag:profile.oregonlive.com,2015:gbutler/10352012-06-27T22:37:42ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceComment on Easy refrigerator pickles from TV's Ted Allen don't require hours of canning (video)tag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/foodday/index.ssf//4054.210263202012-06-27T22:37:42Z2012-06-27T22:37:42ZBelieve it or not, you might want to check out Winco. They have lots of spices in bulk -- it's where I get a lot of refills for my spice rack.gbutlerhttp://www.oregonlive.com/cookingComment on Easy refrigerator pickles from TV's Ted Allen don't require hours of canning (video)tag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/foodday/index.ssf//4054.210247442012-06-27T19:21:34Z2012-06-27T19:21:34ZA good source for whole spices is Penzy's, which has locations nationwide, including three in the Portland area. Here's a link to their store locations: http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/penzeysstores.htmlgbutlerhttp://www.oregonlive.com/cookingComment on Easy refrigerator pickles from TV's Ted Allen don't require hours of canning (video)tag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/foodday/index.ssf//4054.210163252012-06-26T21:14:02Z2012-06-26T21:14:02ZJust cleaned is fine, since these are refrigerator pickles that get eaten up in a pretty short period of time.gbutlerhttp://www.oregonlive.com/cookingComment on Easy refrigerator pickles from TV's Ted Allen don't require hours of canning (video)tag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/foodday/index.ssf//4054.210163022012-06-26T21:11:38Z2012-06-26T21:11:38ZYou can tuck as many in as will fit. I added about 1/2 medium red onion at the expense of a few pieces of cauliflower. It made for a prettier jar, I think.gbutlerhttp://www.oregonlive.com/cookingComment on The Oregonian's 2012 Restaurant of the Year: Little Birdtag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/diner-2012/index.ssf//8002434.209990192012-06-24T20:23:29Z2012-06-24T20:23:29ZTo correct one point: Lauro was never named Restaurant of the Year in Diner. It was Willamette Week's top pick in 2004, which may be what you're remembering.gbutlerhttp://www.oregonlive.com/cookingComment on Nominate your favorites as the search begins for Portland's 10 best vegan dishestag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/dining/index.ssf//2838.207553522012-05-31T00:31:06Z2012-05-31T00:31:06ZI've been impressed with Chef Gourdet's vegan menu at Departure. The challenge is picking out 1 absolute favorite.gbutlerhttp://www.oregonlive.com/cookingComment on Nominate your favorites as the search begins for Portland's 10 best vegan dishestag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/dining/index.ssf//2838.207553322012-05-31T00:28:16Z2012-05-31T00:28:16ZAwesome suggestions, Michael. I've been looking for an excuse to get to Mi Mero Mole, and I love your idea of a little Japanese-themed progressive dinner.gbutlerhttp://www.oregonlive.com/cookingComment on Nominate your favorites as the search begins for Portland's 10 best vegan dishestag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/dining/index.ssf//2838.207553172012-05-31T00:26:12Z2012-05-31T00:26:12Za.n.d. cafe is on my list to check out, though I can't seem to keep their hours straight. I've gone by twice on days when they've been closed. I'll get there, though. Promise.gbutlerhttp://www.oregonlive.com/cookingComment on Nominate your favorites as the search begins for Portland's 10 best vegan dishestag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/dining/index.ssf//2838.207095052012-05-25T16:00:20Z2012-05-25T16:00:20ZWe've had a couple of recommendations for things from New Seasons, and you gotta love our hometown gourmet grocer for having plenty of great vegan options. But just to clarify: We're looking for dishes from restaurants, bakeries and carts. Whichgbutlerhttp://www.oregonlive.com/cookingComment on Nominate your favorites as the search begins for Portland's 10 best vegan dishestag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/dining/index.ssf//2838.207094472012-05-25T15:55:50Z2012-05-25T15:55:50ZNatural Selection is a tough one for this particular search. I love the place, and it received on of our best reviews last year. But the menu changes every week, so picking one favorite dish is hard. Maybe there's somegbutlerhttp://www.oregonlive.com/cookingComment on Nominate your favorites as the search begins for Portland's 10 best vegan dishestag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/dining/index.ssf//2838.207094212012-05-25T15:53:29Z2012-05-25T15:53:29ZThat's a good one -- and a beautiful dish, to boot.gbutlerhttp://www.oregonlive.com/cookingComment on Nominate your favorites as the search begins for Portland's 10 best vegan dishestag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/dining/index.ssf//2838.207094132012-05-25T15:52:22Z2012-05-25T15:52:22ZI'm a big fan of both Homegrown Smoker and El Nutri. My problem with El Nutri is the menu is so big. Even though I've been there a bunch, I feel like I've only scratched the surface of what theygbutlerhttp://www.oregonlive.com/cookingComment on Hot cakes: Global flavors inspire dinnertime pancakestag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/foodday/index.ssf//4054.193042152012-02-15T18:40:15Z2012-02-15T18:40:15ZThere was a temporary problem with our recipe database. That recipe for Korean Pancakes should work for you now.gbutlerhttp://www.oregonlive.com/cookingComment on Fondue makes a party -- whether it's for two people or 10 tag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/foodday/index.ssf//4054.185757392011-12-27T22:22:37Z2011-12-27T22:22:37ZWe had a technical glitch with our recipe database today that temporarily omitted the instructions from several of our online recipes. They have been corrected and you should be able to see all of the details now.gbutlerhttp://www.oregonlive.com/cookingComment on Human-horse bond at the core of 'Cavalia' tag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/performance/index.ssf//2840.179547092011-11-15T00:52:29Z2011-11-15T00:52:29ZYou're right. The producers of Cavalia extended the show's run in Portland after the deadline for this story.gbutlerhttp://www.oregonlive.com/cookingComment on Going Vegan: Oregon author Sarah Matheny makes meatless meals the whole family can lovetag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/foodday/index.ssf//4054.168313652011-08-30T19:36:33Z2011-08-30T19:36:33ZComments that include personal attacks or that otherwise violate our website's user agreement can be deleted at our discretion.gbutlerhttp://www.oregonlive.com/cookingComment on Katy Perry is sweet as candy, but California Dreams concert is far from empty calories (review)tag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/music/index.ssf//2837.162872052011-07-24T00:14:07Z2011-07-24T00:14:07ZThis is one of the biggest concert tours of the year by one of today's most-popular pop stars. So yes, I'd say it was notable enough.gbutlerhttp://www.oregonlive.com/cookingComment on Going Vegan: French chef Eric Ripert's ratatouille a rustic and delicious expression of summertimetag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/foodday/index.ssf//4054.162729252011-07-22T19:37:08Z2011-07-22T19:37:08ZThat's the beauty of this dish. You can add other vegetables depending what looks good and is in season. I'm glad you mixed it up a little.gbutlerhttp://www.oregonlive.com/cookingComment on 'Top Chef Masters' Season 3 recap: It's veggies vs. beef in 'The Biggest Loser' challengetag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/movies//2835.152088762011-04-28T22:41:37Z2011-04-28T22:41:37ZThanks for pointing out the typo in Traci's name. Fixed. I've only had the pleasure of dining at Jardiniere once, but it was a very memorable experience. Hope you get to go to that special dinner.gbutlerhttp://www.oregonlive.com/cookingComment on 'Top Chef Masters' season 3 preview: Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy likes her competitive edgetag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/movies//2835.149130082011-04-05T20:21:14Z2011-04-05T20:21:14ZFolks, let's keep it civil.gbutlerhttp://www.oregonlive.com/cooking